Sen. Shevrin Jones wants to ban Florida from mid-decade redistricting.
The Miami Gardens Democrat filed legislation to do so, just as Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Daniel Perez push to redraw Florida’s lines before the 2026 Midterms.
Jones said such political maneuvering will only hurt voters.
“The fight for fair districts is paramount — it’s about ensuring every single voter’s voice is not just heard, but truly represented in government at every level,” Jones said. “When district lines are drawn fairly and with transparency, not to tip the scales for one political party or another, we can actually empower and strengthen our communities.”
He filed the Voter Protection in Redistricting Act ( SB 112 ), which would mandate that the only time the Legislature could redraw Fl